Media: Future Students Page
Are you studying media from September or interested in finding out a little bit more about the subject? This page is regularly updated with tasks, videos and links to help enhance your Media experience at Oakes
An Oakes Media student editing a short film she created.
Things to do to ensure you are prepared for studying this Media at Oakes :
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*Create a media diary (in a notebook or on your phone) which lists all the films, radio programmes and games you experience. What do you like best? Why?
*Watch 3-4 different movies from these genres (e.g. horror, comedy, documentary, thriller, social-realism).
*Identify what camera angles are used in one film. Explain the sound effects in another. List the props and costumes used in the third.
*Find a podcast, advert and music video that you find interesting
Here are some media products to explore:
Interesting and fun things you can do to enhance your knowledge interest of media :
If you are unsure of anything or have any questions you can contact:
Websites to explore
Oakes Radio (our radio station)
The Drum (great media and digital tutorials)
BBC Academy (a hub of media workshops and articles)
Media Magazine (the best magazine for media students)
BFI Â (British Film Institute – lots of media resources here)
BBC Radio and Podcasts (fantastic live and recorded radio)
OCR Cambridge Technical: Digital Media (the specification of the course)
Social Media links
Books to read
Podcasts to Listen to
Things to Watch